Jaguars claim diabetic defensive tackle Kyle Love

May 16, 2013
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Former New England Patriots DT Kyle Love celebrates a sack of Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. / David Duprey, AP

by Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports

by Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports

The former New England Patriots defensive tackle, cut Wednesday after being diagnosed with Type-2 diabetes, was picked up by the team second in waiver priority, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced.

The Jaguars lost nose tackle Terrance Knighton in free agency but signed Roy Miller and Sen'Derrick Marks. On Tuesday, they claimed another former Patriots defensive lineman in Brandon Deaderick.

Love's agent, Richard Kopelman, told USA TODAY Sports on Wednesday the Patriots cited medical reasons for waiving Love, who started 24 games for them over the past two seasons, combined. Love recently lost 20 pounds and some muscle mass, which led to the diagnosis, Kopelman said.

Type-2 diabetes can often be kept in check with the proper diet and medication. The Jaguars obviously agree and were willing to add Love at his current rate of $750,000 in base salary this season. Love also has escalators, so he could make even more than that.